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Il Piccolo Bufalo

141 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
26
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Il Piccolo Bufalo has been inspected six times since 2023. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

6
Inspections
8
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
26
Sep 17, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Apr 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
45
Sep 13, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
64
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Piccolo Bufalo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Piccolo Bufalo on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Piccolo Bufalo?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Piccolo Bufalo.

How does Il Piccolo Bufalo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Il Piccolo Bufalo most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Il Piccolo Bufalo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Il Piccolo Bufalo have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Il Piccolo Bufalo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Il Piccolo Bufalo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Piccolo Bufalo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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